Jarin Stevenson commits to UNC
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beat me to it lol. don’t love how he turned us down initially to go to Alabama but welcome to Chapel Hill! 🏀
Alabama even got him to enroll early, then just told him to shoot 3s for two seasons.
Oh well, at least we got Caleb a solid backup. We're not asking a small forward to be our PF backup. And we're not trying to get Lubin to play stretch 4 either.
He shot 66% at the rim, but only 33% of his shots were taken in the paint. Bama really prefers getting up a ton of 3 pointers I guess
Plus he is coming in with a season being coached by a good staff under his belt, he is already ahead of the game.
Yeah, that was a twist. Not a great one IMO (sorry, but meh), but a twist nonetheless.
Stevenson wanted to come here when he hit the portal. As I said last night, I understood that Catchings had first refusal, pretty much committed to the staff on his visit, but apparently didn't follow thru to make it official in time.
That's the last I heard. If I find out there's something more/different to it, I'll share.
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I don't think there was any ill intent there, but I appreciate it.
I couldn't care less that he did not take the offer out of high school. I would of preferred Catchings, but I'm happy Mr. Stephenson accepted this offer. Nice addition.
I have an unsubstantiated source that told me Catchings asked UGA to match Carolinas NIL.
Carolina made the easy decision to move on with JS
Guess that explains why he, as well as Oats' top-20 3-man recruit, are leaving, huh?
Your source is at least partially, and likely mostly correct.
After committing, he indeed came back with a request for more $$. Haven't talked with my UGA connection yet, but it's probably a fair assumption he was playing a bidding game.
On one hand, can't blame Tanner at all for moving on, but (and some may not like this) the idea that choosing between UNC and UGA would even come down to a few extra bucks is, well... not a good place for us to be.
Welcome to college sports, where money is everything.
I just don't think the name on the jersey and the history behind it matters one bit to kids these days. Entering an era where even MJ's mention probably gets more than few "who's he" responses.
I wasn't all that impressed with his game unless he was making 3s. But not sure if that's Alabama's layups or 3s only offense or Stevenson himself. Maybe that system didn't let him show what he had otherwise. But as a reserve big, I don't think the season is dependent on him. He's probably going to have some good games, probably going to have his share of bad games, and plenty in between.... Like the majority of reserve players.
The upgraded front line is significant and should make things easier. They should be able to get more offensive rebounds and that will at least give them a layer to their offense they didn't have last season.
Backcourt... Not so much as of now.
The upgraded front line is significant and should make things easier. They should be able to get more offensive rebounds and that will at least give them a layer to their offense they didn't have last season.
Backcourt... Not so much as of now.
It's the offseason. Everyone is going to be great. No one is going to be terrible.
Obviously it won't go that way when it's all said and done. The instant reaction to Paxson Wojcik and Withers was extremely positive and they both had very up and down careers at best.
The instant reaction is more alluding to the differences in systems between UNC and Oats. Stevenson’s greatest attributes were being under utilized in a Nate Oats’ system and David believes he will be able to have a greater offensive display at UNC.
100% agree with what’s mentioned above. We won’t know about anyone’s success and “place-age” until January. But it’s something to take note of when diving into a Stevenson synopsis.
I did listen to the episode. I don't know what Stevenson's greatest strength is. I'll trust David Sisk's analysis. If it's the case that Stevenson's mid-range game is a strength, I'm immediately skeptical because I probably fall more in line that the mid-range shot is very inefficient, and if that's what your individual game is dependent on, then you better be an unbelievable mid-range shooter for that to work.
While I'm not 100% all in like Nate Oats is on his layup/3s/FTs system, I do think what he runs is much more sound than what Hubert runs. So maybe Stevenson fits in better at UNC. But that means IMO he's fitting into a much more flawed offensive system here. Maybe that works in the end but I think it's fair to bring that up too.
Wow..damn old farts on this board act like they know it all…they literally can’t be happy for shidd! Unless you were in the meeting with Tanner, Hubert, and the families stop yapping and worrying about people POCKETS. I think Jarin was an awesome get, and I thought Kanon would’ve been an awesome get as well!!
Welcome aboard Stevenson!!!
Welcome aboard Stevenson!!!
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All fair points.
HD teams have seemed to flourish more when there’s a sizable advantage in the front court while unilaterally being snipers from outside. One thing that will have to improve will be the shooting. If they’re going to rely on Seth or KC Evans getting downhill in a pick with Veesaar or JS, then that opposite guard better be ready for some much needed tre’s to keep the defense honest.
I do believe this team should be more prone to run. The defensive rebounds will come in bunches and allow guys like Seth to fly.
But again, none of this really means anything if HD can’t get this team to mesh like it could.
Ageed. And you just raised the issue that makes me scratch my head. Folks can scoff if they wish, but if Zayden bolts, that is a net loss.
Oh, I hear ya on that. I was referring to the old perception that coming here allowed you to at least play for a contender.
Somewhere there's a system that's better than both, and it used to be practiced here.
According to EC, that's our offense too, since he was told not to take mid-range pullups
Doesn't really add up mathematically. UNC ranked 221st in 3PT rate last season. Unless they ranked in the top 10 in attempts inside of the paint, the only other place for UNC to shoot the ball was in the mid-range.
Maybe Cadeau had a no mid-range rule specifically for him, but that certainly didn't deter the team from shooting its share of mid-range jumpers.
I think there’s enough former great college players who are selling insurance for a living to prove the “history” is nothing more than just history.
Choose a school based on money, coaching, and exposure.
Dos the addition of Stevenson push anyone else out?
If, as some suggest, Wilson will be playing SF, then that shouldn't be a problem. But if all the PF and C minutes are going to be divided among Veesaar, Wilson and Stevenson, where do Lubin, Brown and High fit in?
If, as some suggest, Wilson will be playing SF, then that shouldn't be a problem. But if all the PF and C minutes are going to be divided among Veesaar, Wilson and Stevenson, where do Lubin, Brown and High fit in?
Wilson and Stevenson aren't playing center. We promised Wilson he wouldn't have to play center, and Stevenson's biggest flaw is how weak he is inside. High was a foul prone freshman who hasn't played competive basketball in a year, and hasn't even practiced with UNC in a year. Brown didnt do much besides commit fouls and fail to grab rebounds this past season.
Starters: Wilson/Veesaar
Backups: Stevenson/Lubin
Blue Steel: High/Brown
Hubert is coaching for his job next season. He'd have to be insane to count on High and Brown to be contributors.
I didn't enjoy it when we had to play James Michael McAdoo and Isaiah Hicks at SF. If we give significant minutes to Stevenson or Wilson at SF, you might as well go ahead and start interviewing new coaches.
